April 3, 2026, 6:34 a.m. PT
Makai Lemon would be a dangerous weapon in the NFL for a lot of offenses. That said, if an organization can combine a dominant outside receiver with what Makai Lemon can do in the slot, that would be a recipe for an especially explosive offense. In a recent mock NFL draft by well-respected analyst Charles Davis, he provides a new and intriguing landing spot for Makai Lemon. Here is what he had to say about Lemon landing in Carolina with the Panthers:
“A slot-routes master with a ton of toughness, Lemon complements 2025 OROY Tetairoa McMillan and gives QB Bryce Young another dynamic option.”
 Tetairoa McMillan won rookie of the year and made a huge impact for the Carolina Panthers and Bryce Young specifically. The Panthers heading into this next season are looking for more playmakers. Bryce Young took that next step with  Tetairoa McMillan, getting Makai Lemon to complement him and make this offense even more dangerous, which will take Bryce Young to new heights. A young receiver duo of Makai Lemon and  Tetairoa McMillan would keep Bryce Young in top 15 quarterback conversations for years.
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